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Pot or Not?
After I conducted my research on the various medications used to treat (or not treat) autism, I asked our Regional Center case manager for her opinion. We were sitting at my kitchen table, having our annual meeting to discuss my … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, My Life
Tagged Anxiety, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Cannabis, Marijuana, Medications, Puberty, Sensory Integration, Side Effects, Unplanned Life
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Medicate or Not?
Somehow in my long journey dealing with autism, I became comfortable with the concept of treating my daughter like a guinea pig of sorts. Comfortable might not be the correct word. I’ve accepted that neither Katie nor I have any … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, My Life
Tagged Abilify, Acceptance, Advocacy, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Guinea Pig, Medications, Rapid Prompting Method, Risperdal, RPM, Sensory Integration, Side Effects, Soma RPM, Unplanned Life
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